How to Install Docspell on Clear Linux Latest

Docspell is a free and open-source document management software that helps organize documents and track their versions. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing Docspell on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Docspell, you must have a system running Clear Linux Latest with administrative privileges. You will also need to have a working internet connection.

Step 1: Install OpenJDK

Docspell requires OpenJDK 11 or later to be installed on the system. To install OpenJDK 11 on Clear Linux, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo swupd bundle-add java-runtime

Step 2: Install Postgresql

Docspell also needs a database management system to store and manage documents. We will use Postgresql as our database management system. To install Postgresql on Clear Linux, run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add postgresql

Step 3: Download and Install Docspell

To download and install Docspell, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest release of Docspell from https://docspell.org.

  2. Extract the downloaded file using the following command in the terminal:

    tar -xvf docspell-x.x.x.tar.gz
    

    Replace x.x.x with the version number of the release.

  3. Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:

    cd docspell-x.x.x
    
  4. Install the Docspell package using the following command:

    sudo ./install.sh
    
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Docspell.

Step 4: Start the Docspell server

Once you have installed Docspell, you can start the Docspell server using the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl start docspell

Step 5: Access Docspell

To access Docspell, open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080. You should now see the Docspell login page. Enter your credentials to log in and start using Docspell.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Docspell on Clear Linux Latest.

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